What to do..What to do?! help

[JustwantDDS]

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Hello everyone,

I need some help w/my current situation and next plan....

I graduated May '10, w/ sGPA 3.1, cGPA 3.4, non sci 4.0

My DATs weren't good- 18/18/19 highest of 22 in RC

I applied to 10 schools- and interviewed @ my state school MD- but I'm pretty sure they are full/are waitlisting people from here on out.

I am taking 2 courses right now- "informal post bacc" i suppose...which are transferable into a masters prog- I was admitted to a masters prog. non thesis biology which my acceptance is valid for a year- so I didn't start it just yet.

Anyway- I know I have to retake the DATs, so I'm planning to study for 2-3 months and apply in June [this upcoming cycle]..... will As in my courses [upper biology] and a better DAT be enough?

Should I enroll into the masters program? I don't want to be told "finish you masters then apply" thats 2 more years and I REALLY don't want to do that.
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Advice appreciated...😕🙁🙁

 

[dentalWorks]

Hello everyone,

I need some help w/my current situation and next plan....

I graduated May '10, w/ sGPA 3.1, cGPA 3.4, non sci 4.0

My DATs weren't good- 18/18/19 highest of 22 in RC

I applied to 10 schools- and interviewed @ my state school MD- but I'm pretty sure they are full/are waitlisting people from here on out.

I am taking 2 courses right now- "informal post bacc" i suppose...which are transferable into a masters prog- I was admitted to a masters prog. non thesis biology which my acceptance is valid for a year- so I didn't start it just yet.

Anyway- I know I have to retake the DATs, so I'm planning to study for 2-3 months and apply in June [this upcoming cycle]..... will As in my courses [upper biology] and a better DAT be enough?

Should I enroll into the masters program? I don't want to be told "finish you masters then apply" thats 2 more years and I REALLY don't want to do that.
🙁

Advice appreciated...😕🙁🙁

2 A's isn't going to budge your sGPA. maybe 20-30 credits will tho.

As far as DAT goes.... it depends on what you mean by "better". If 19-20 range, you are still at a disadvantage.... if 21-23 range, thats a different story.

IMO ofc, informal post-bacc is your cheapest and best option. All you need to do is raise that sGPA by earning more As.

I always advice people that if post-bacc is an option... then look into it before venturing off into the more expensive and commitment-requiring masters.

 

[JustwantDDS]

well- ive already taken many biology courses offered at the ug level at my school- since ive graduated- i'd have to pay graduate tuition to be a special student and just take courses- grad level biols
and even if the class is ug i have to pay 467/credit, so its just the same amount as enrolling in a masters prog.
and in terms of my science gpa i calculated that it does bring it up , its slight but makes a little better.

 

[RedDevilDDS]

I think your GPAs are fine. Re-take the DAT and apply early if this cycle doesn't work out for you.

Good luck

 

[JustwantDDS]

I don't know whether to start my Masters this fall......? or to....do what? work?

Also- if u have ALOT of hours as a shadow/volunteer/assistant or w.e..... do you need to do more during your "off year"? will it improve my app at all?

 

[JustwantDDS]

Does my interview mean anything? It kinda has to right....? I just don't know what to think or feel at this point.

 

[JustwantDDS]

bump!
please advise

 

[doc toothache]

Should I enroll into the masters program? I don't want to be told "finish you masters then apply" thats 2 more years and I REALLY don't want to do that.

If only the choice was yours to make.Of course, you don't have to do that but it may come at a high price.

 

[bing12]

Just retake your DAT and ace the classes your in now.

 

[THRILLOFDAFILL]

retake and see what you get. then from there worry about the masters and if you want to reapply again this cycle. I know people who got in with your gpa into a few dental schools because they had pretty good DAT scores (21 aa) and try to do well on the science portion of the DAT. good luck